When to go · Vientiane, Laos
Best Time to Visit Vientiane
The sweet spot for Vientiane is December, January and February. Here's every month's temperature and rain so you can plan around your own dates.
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December, January, February
Comfortable and drier
Shoulder
November, March, April
Fewer crowds, a trade-off
Think twice
May, August
Wettest is August (447mm)
Vientiane weather, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Feel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanBEST | 28°C / 82°F | 18°C / 64°F | 4mm | warm, mostly dry |
| FebBEST | 30°C / 86°F | 20°C / 68°F | 23mm | hot, mostly dry |
| Mar | 33°C / 91°F | 23°C / 73°F | 57mm | hot, mostly dry |
| Apr | 34°C / 93°F | 25°C / 77°F | 71mm | very hot, some rain |
| May | 33°C / 91°F | 25°C / 77°F | 209mm | hot, very wet |
| Jun | 31°C / 88°F | 25°C / 77°F | 278mm | hot, very wet |
| Jul | 31°C / 88°F | 25°C / 77°F | 319mm | hot, very wet |
| Aug | 30°C / 86°F | 25°C / 77°F | 447mm | hot, very wet |
| Sep | 30°C / 86°F | 24°C / 75°F | 385mm | hot, very wet |
| Oct | 30°C / 86°F | 23°C / 73°F | 148mm | hot, wet |
| Nov | 30°C / 86°F | 21°C / 70°F | 24mm | hot, mostly dry |
| DecBEST | 28°C / 82°F | 18°C / 64°F | 1mm | warm, mostly dry |
Averages from Open-Meteo ERA5 climate reanalysis, 2019 to 2023. Highs and lows are daily averages for each month; rain is the monthly total. Tap a month for a detailed guide.
Want the timing decided for you? A Local Friend in Vientiane plans around the seasons for you.